Oceanic 04-8791-36 Scuba Diving Equipment User Manual


 
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OCi OPERATING MANUAL
© 2002 Design, 2013 Doc. No. 12-5335-r01 (6/27/13)
TRANSMITTER SIGNAL RECEPTION GUIDE
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NORM DIVE MODE STRUCTURE
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M
S
A
L
2 sec
< 2 sec
GAS/TMT
Switching
Backlight
2 sec
Safety Stop
Main
Deep Stop
Main
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ALTs
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ALTs
ALTs
at
5 FT (1.5 M)
for 5 sec
at
2 FT (0.6 M)
for 1 sec
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ack Alarms
PROXIMITY OF THE TMTS (TRANSMITTERS) TO THE OCI
The TMTs emit low frequency signals that radiate out in semicircular patterns parallel to the length dimension of the TMT. A coiled
antenna inside the OCi receives the signals when it is positioned within a zone parallel to or at a 45 degree angle to the TMT as
illustrated.
The OCi cannot effectively receive a signal when it is held out to the sides of the TMT or held at distances greater than 4 feet (1.2
meters) in front of the TMT. Best reception is achieved when the OCi is within 3 feet (1 meter) of the TMT.
When installed into the high pressure ports of the Regulator First Stages, the TMTs must be positioned so that they face horizon-
tally outward from the Tank Valves.
LINK INTERRUPTION UNDERWATER
During a dive, you may at times move the OCi out of the signal pattern of the TMT, resulting in a temporary loss of the Link sig-
nal. The Link will be restored within 4 seconds after the OCi is moved back into its correct position.
An interruption may also occur while the OCi is within 3 feet (1 meter) of a running DPV. The Link will be restored within 4
seconds after the OCi is moved out of that area.
A temporary interruption may also occur shortly after a Strobe flashes. The Link will be restored within 4 seconds.
If the Link is not restored within 15 seconds; the Audible will sound, and the graphic LOST, Pressure value, and Link icon will flash
(Fig. 62).
Fig. 62 - LOST LINK
Compass